In PersonPeriodic travel to other clinic sites may be required.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
An active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in Florida in good standing is required.
A Drug Enforcement Administration license and Department of Transportation license are required.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
The role requires critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, independent work, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
The role requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending for extended periods, and sitting at a desk.
The position may involve exposure to infectious diseases, allergens, and other environmental factors.
Responsibilities
Interview clients and obtain, record, and update health histories.
Perform physical and developmental assessments and physical examinations.
Order, conduct, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
Diagnose health problems and identify medical and health risk factors.
Identify and prescribe appropriate pharmacological agents and non-pharmacologic therapies within the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse's scope of practice and applicable laws.
Treat patients, evaluate the effectiveness of care plans, and reassess or modify plans as necessary.
Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with professional colleagues, consulting physicians, and the Medical Director through chart review and consultation.
Maintain accurate health records and update patient health status and diagnoses.
Administer twelve-lead electrocardiograms.
Suture simple and complex lacerations that do not require tendon or ligament repair.
Perform incision and drainage of abscesses, wound and burn care, splint application, and foreign-body removal when necessary.
Prescribe, initiate, monitor, modify, discontinue, or order drug therapies, including authorized Schedule II-V controlled substances, in compliance with Florida statutes, federal regulations, and Drug Enforcement Administration requirements.
Systematically review records and treatment plans with collaborating or consulting physicians as required by Florida law and organizational policy.
Maintain compliance with clinical guidelines, state medical regulations, occupational safety, and healthcare practices and protocols.
Complete charting within three working days of each patient encounter.
Provide patient education and submit prescriptions in a timely manner.
Assist clinical staff with office management when required.
Attend educational programs and maintain certification in compliance with current state laws.
Work Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional hours as business and patient needs require.
Travel periodically to other clinic sites when necessary.
Perform other clinical procedures and duties assigned within the practitioner's education, training, competence, and scope of practice.
Desired Qualifications
Two or more years of experience in a multisite medical setting is strongly preferred.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Nurse Practitioner position is responsible for interviewing clients, obtaining and recording health histories, performing physical and developmental assessments, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, diagnosing health problems and managing the health care of clients. Maintains health records and suggest referrals when necessary. Responsible for standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, ensuing policies and procedures within each office are carried out in a fair and consistent manner while providing excellence in patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for treating patients, obtaining the medical history and reviewing the symptoms of the patient as follows:
Clinical Duties:
Performs physical examinations.
Assures that preventive screening procedures are carried out and communicated to the patient and recorded appropriately.
Responsible for identifying medical and health risk factors and communicating the same.
Orders appropriate diagnostic tests.
Identifies appropriate pharmacological agents.
Identifies non-pharmacologic interventions.
Accurately conducts and interprets diagnostic tests.
Prescribes pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Makes appropriate referrals
Responsible for updating and recording changes on the health status and diagnosis
Determines effectiveness of the plan of care and reassesses/modifies the plan as necessary.
Promotes a safe environment for the patient.
Interact with professional colleagues through chart review, consultation and referrals.
Administers twelve lead electrocardiograms.
Suturing simple and complex lacerations not requiring tendon or ligament repair.
Incision and drainage of abscess.
Care of wounds and burns.
Application of splints.
Work with Medical Director regarding patient diagnosis
Removal of foreign bodies when necessary
May prescribe, initiate, monitor, modify discontinue or order drug therapies within the APRN’s scope of practice and
accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
May prescribe medications that are within the APRN’s education, training, clinical competence and scope of practice.
May prescribe Schedule II-V controlled substances, when authorized, in compliance with all applicable Florida statutes, federal regulations and DEA requirements.
Systematically reviews records and treatment plans with collaborating or consulting physicians on a periodic basis as required by applicable Florida law and organizational policy.
Adhering to Clinical Guidelines:
Work closely with Assistant Medical Director to maintain clinical guideline compliance
Charting completed within 3 working days of patient encounter
Adhere to all ProHealth clinical guidelines
Patients with chronic conditions, e.g. diabetes or high blood pressure, must see a provider and do labs before a refill is provided
Responsible for ensuring all State Medical regulations are maintained as required.
Maintains current knowledge by attending educational programs.
Maintains certification in compliance with current state laws.
Patient Satisfaction:
Achieving 4- or 5-star reviews from provider visit
Provide patient education
Submit prescriptions on a timely basis
All other duties as assigned:
All other procedures which APRN has been educated to perform.
Ensures all OSHA, Safety and Healthcare Practices and Protocols are implemented and maintained within each branch.
All other clinical guidelines as assigned.
Supervisory/Work Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting clinical staff with office management when required. Approachable nature with Administrative and Clinical Staff
Position Type and Expected Work Hours:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are 8am to 5pm Monday - Saturday but may require hours outside of these time as business and patient needs dictate.
Travel:
Periodic travel to other clinic sites may be required for this position. Travel for educational or business purposes is limited and only as necessary.
Qualifications:
Education: APRN License in the state of Florida. Must be in good standing.
Experience: Two plus years’ experience in multi-site medical setting strongly preferred.
Licenses: DEA and DOT licenses
Work Authorization:
Must be US Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the US.
Abilities/Skills/Qualities
Must be fair and consistent and have a strong desire to help people.
Possess a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
Possess high ethical standards carrying out responsibilities with integrity, honesty and loyalty.
Must be a critical thinker and problem solver.
Have a sense of ownership.
Excellent time management skills.
Team Player approach.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Possess a strong desire to lead and drive success.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
Position requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending for long period of time and requires sitting at a desk.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by Manager. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary at any time with or without notice.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Physical Demands:
The Nurse Practitioner may be required to occasionally lift or move patients and equipment, stand for extended periods, and perform tasks that require physical dexterity. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Work Environment:
The primary care clinic environment is fast-paced and may involve exposure to infectious diseases, allergens, and other environmental factors. We are committed to ensuring a safe and accessible workplace for all employees, including those with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer: All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). This should not be considered an employment contract or otherwise alter the “at will” status of employment.
Benefits include full access to clinic and lab (at cost), medical, dental, vision and life insurances and 401(k).